Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick

Calling all turkeys: Get ready for the 24th annual Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick!

At Sheppard Pratt, we serve nearly 80,000 individuals in more than 160 programs in Maryland and through our partnerships with hospitals and health systems nationwide. We provide care and services from inpatient and outpatient treatment to rehabilitation services, housing, education, job training, and more.

Every step you take supports Sheppard Pratt’s mission to improve the quality of life of individuals and families by compassionately serving their mental health, addiction, special education, and community support needs. Join us!

Click here to register for the Turkey Trot.

Race Day Information:

Run or walk in our family-friendly 5K and 1K fun run/walk.
Location: Baker Park
1K fun run/walk start time: 8:00 a.m.
5K run start time: 8:30 a.m.

Registration Fees:

Your trot makes a difference! Race registration supports the care and services provided to those who turn to Sheppard Pratt for help.

Race shirts are included for all 5K and 1K participants. You also have the option to make a donation as you register to help further Sheppard Pratt’s mission.

5K Run/Walk:

July 6 – July 19: $30 (EARLY BIRD)
July 20 – October 31: $35
November 1 – November 21: $40
November 22 – November 25: $45 [Online registration closes November 24, 11:59 p.m. ET; November 25 on-site registration at packet pickup only (subject to availability)]

1K Fun Run/Walk:

July 6 – November 26: $25 [Online registration closes November 24, 11:59 p.m. ET; November 25 on-site registration at packet pickup only (subject to availability)]

There will be no registration or packet pickup on race day.

Packet Pickup:

Location:
Hampton Inn Frederick
5311 Buckeystown Pike
Frederick, Maryland, 21704, USA

Dates:

Monday, November 23: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 24: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 25: 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

When picking up packets for others, be sure to have the names they registered with and their registration confirmation handy. There will be no packet pickup or registration on race day.

Fundraising:

Want to go the extra mile? You can create a personal fundraiser or join a fundraising team and invite friends, family, and colleagues to support Sheppard Pratt alongside you. Every dollar raised helps expand access to life-changing care and services that Sheppard Pratt provides throughout Maryland.
Share why mental health matters to you, set a goal, and invite others to trot alongside you and make a difference.

Create a fundraiser and join a fundraising team | Make a donation

Awards:

Awards for the 5K will be given to the top overall male, female, and non-binary winner, as well as the top three male and female runners in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 and older.
There are no awards for participation.